Conversations with Roberto
How are the best products actually made?
Not the press release version; the real decisions, the trade-offs, the turning points.
On Conversations with Roberto, industrial designer Roberto Inderbitzin sits down with the designers, founders, and leaders behind some of the world's most recognized products.
Long-form, conversations
Guests include Guy Kawasaki (Canva, Apple), Chris Bangle (former BMW Design Director), Robert Brunner (Ammunition, Beats by Dre), Joe Foster (Reebok), Kevin Bethune (Nike, BCG), and Jay Samit.
New episodes monthly.
Produced by REFRAME Design, Zürich.
Conversations with Roberto
#15 | Disrupt or be Disrupted | Jay Samit
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In today’s 14th episode, we’re honored to feature a true pioneer at the heart of digital innovation, Jay Samit.
Dubbed the godfather of digital media, Jay’s remarkable journey spans over three decades, from revolutionizing startups to steering Fortune 500 companies toward groundbreaking success.
An international bestseller and the visionary former CEO of a NASDAQ-listed company, his collaborations have shaped the digital landscape, impacting everything from LinkedIn to Sony and extending advice to figures as influential as the Pope and Presidents.
Jay's insights into mobile technology, augmented reality, and digital transformation have driven billions in daily consumer use and positioned him as a forecaster of technological trends, teaching innovation at USC and featuring regularly in Fortune.
Beyond his professional accolades, Jay’s passion for magic and pop art reveals a fascinating layer to his persona, reminding us that transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary is not just a metaphor but a lived reality.
Fun fact: Jay worked his way through college as a magician and is still a performing member of the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Join us as we explore the mind of a man who predicts the future and actively shapes it.
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